Mikal: Growing Up in America's Seedy Motels
Monica Stromdahl's documentary 'Mikal. Grandir et s'en sortir' captures the daily life of a struggling American family, focusing on 12-year-old Mikal as he navigates poverty and parental alcoholism. The film is available on Arte.tv and traces Mikal's efforts to build a future despite his harsh environment. Stromdahl's lens offers an intimate portrait of resilience within the 'America of seedy motels.'
Key facts
- Documentary titled 'Mikal. Grandir et s'en sortir'
- Directed by Monica Stromdahl
- Focuses on 12-year-old Mikal
- Depicts a family dealing with poverty and alcohol dependency
- Available on Arte.tv
- Set in the context of America's seedy motels
- Explores Mikal's attempts to invent a future
Entities
Artists
- Monica Stromdahl
Institutions
- Arte.tv
Locations
- United States